GrantedChange of useDecided 27 June 2024

12, 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and 62 Mount Street Upper Dublin 2

Change of use from residential to museum at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, with a new four-storey rear extension.

3643/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 3 May 2024

Reference: 3643/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 3 May 2024

Summary

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The project involves converting a protected residential structure into a museum. It includes constructing a new four-storey rear extension with an internal lift, altering the existing return, and carrying out extensive refurbishment works to the front lightwell, railings, and basement cellars.

Change of usemuseumheritageextension

Storeys: 4

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure. Esb commercial properties ltd. Intends to apply for planning permission for development at a site of 0.07 ha, at no. 12 fitzwilliam street lower and at no. S 29 and 30 fitzwilliam street lower, and no. 62 mount street upper dublin 2, all protected structures. Development parcels are located to the immediate north and south of no. 28 fitzwilliam street lower and no. 27 fitzwilliam street lower respectively (no. 27 fitzwilliam street lower being the esb headquarters building). The proposed development will consist of: a) a change of use from residential use to museum use at no. 12 fitzwilliam street lower, new 4 storey extension with internal lift to the rear (at lower ground to 2nd floor levels) including alterations to existing 4 storey return. The proposed development at no. 12 fitzwilliam street upper also consists of the following works
Works to front basement cellars for the provision of plant and storage rooms
Replacement of external stair and provision of platform lift to front lightwell
Alterations to existing gate, front railings and stone plinth at street level
Refurbishment of front railings and stone plinth enclosure, balconettes and front steps
Removal of existing wall enclosure beneath front steps at lower ground level
Provision of signage, lighting, intercom and cctv cameras, at front entrance onto fitzwilliam street lower
Renewal works to front façade to include render renewal; cleaning, repair and full repointing to brickwork; renewal of feathered reveals; and cleaning and renewal of stone embellishments
Renewal work to rear façades to include alterations of openings, cleaning, pointing and render renewal; renewal of feathered window reveals, and, repairs to brickwork and stone embellishments
Provision of new openings to rear façades;10. Enabling alterations to rear façade fenestration including formation of openings for new extension
Enabling alterations to interior of existing return for new extension
Conservation, alteration and restoration works to interiors, including reinstatement of joinery, conservation of plasterwork, provision of new doors, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration
Replacement of internal stair between ground and lower ground
Replacement of existing floor at lower ground level and provision of new ramp to rear return and new extension
Reconfiguration of internal layouts including removal of later subdivision
Refurbishment of historic windows and replacement of later windows, upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing
Provision of 2 no. Rooflights with narrow cavity glazing
Repairs to roof and rainwater goods
Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works
Provision of new mechanical plant in rear external area; and
Installation of 2 no. Fire rated screens. B) a change of use from museum use at no. 29 fitzwilliam lower and lower ground level of no. 30 fitzwilliam street lower and no. 62 mount street upper to provide residential use to provide 3 residential units consisting of: 1 no. 2 bed unit at lower ground floor level (c. 114 sqm gfa) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; 1no 2 bed duplex unit at lower ground and ground floor level (c. 122 sqm gfa) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; and 1no. 3 bed triplex unit at ground to 3rd floor levels (c. 248 sqm gfa) with private balcony to rear at first floor level. The proposed development at no. S 29 and 30 fitzwilliam street lower and no, 62 mount street upper consists of the following works
Modifications to external gate in front railings and alterations to the existing external stairs providing access to lower ground level from mount street upper
Provision of post boxes/keypad integrated into railings
Demolition of walls in front external lightwell area and provision of new gate and railing
Works to external cellars to provide storage and plant rooms
New windows and door openings at lower ground levels; 6 alterations to existing window and door openings at lower ground and rear first floor levels; 7 renewal of windows to front façade upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 8 alteration to windows to provide door access to new first floor balcony to the rear of no. 29 at first floor level
Reconfiguration of internal layouts including provision of new internal stairway connecting lower ground and ground levels of no 29 fitzwilliam street lower within the proposed duplex
Removal of existing stairway connecting lower ground and ground level of no. 29 fitzwilliam street lower
Closing up of door opening between ground floor hallway to front room of no. 29 fitzwilliam street lower
Restoration work to interiors including new joinery, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration to interiors
Replacement of internal plasterwork with lime-based insulated plaster for improved thermal performance
Provision of new mechanical plant within acoustic enclosure in rear external area of no. 30 fitzwilliam street lower
Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
42 Fitzwilliam Lane, Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€900,000	71 m
Apt 1, Ground Floor, 1 Mount Street Upper	Jul 2025	€1,825,000	81 m
46 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€825,000	143 m
102 Lower Baggot, Dublin 2	May 2025	€460,000	199 m
102 Lower Baggot, Dublin 2	May 2025	€990,000	199 m
Apartment 1, Hagans Courtprice excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€179,912	214 m
Apartment 3, 74 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€1,350,000	221 m
6 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€1,450,000	235 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received3 May 2024
Decision due27 June 2024
Decision issued27 June 2024
Permission expiry20 September 2029

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